GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| factotum | a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities |
| pedantic | of, relating to, or being a pedant |
| cohesion | the act or state of sticking together tightly |
| quicksilver | mercury |
| verbalize | to express something in words |
| stricture | an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage |
| choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |
| replenish | to fill or build up again |
| militate | to have weight or effect |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |